The Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean including St Lucia and Grenada, and French Polynesia could be severely affected by water … [Read more...] about Small islands could become parched paradise
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114 sites listed on the World Heritage under threat
More than 11 million people depend on listed sites to cover their needs, for health care and work Currently, nearly a listed site on five … [Read more...] about 114 sites listed on the World Heritage under threat
Polynesia: Rapa manages overfishing with traditional “rahui”
Australes islanders want to establish and manage their own marine protected area After two years of discussions and work, with many … [Read more...] about Polynesia: Rapa manages overfishing with traditional “rahui”
Dominica focuses on sustainable tourism
Discover local food and flora in the excursions with revenues benefit local communities Preserved wild and lush scenery, rich biodiversity, … [Read more...] about Dominica focuses on sustainable tourism
New Caledonia: revegetation of mine soils ongoing
Fertile ground in terms of geological potential and desire to rehabilitate mining sites Endemic plants capable of accumulating the metals … [Read more...] about New Caledonia: revegetation of mine soils ongoing
Stranded sperm-whales in the North Sea victims of plastic
Still, the stomach contents – which include a 13-meter-long (43-foot-long) fisherman’s net and a 70-centimeter (28-inch) piece of … [Read more...] about Stranded sperm-whales in the North Sea victims of plastic
Costa Rica : “Frankenstein” sharks landed in ports
Shark fin fishing difficult to eradicate Shark Finning, famous practice of catching a shark, cutting off the fins and discarding the … [Read more...] about Costa Rica : “Frankenstein” sharks landed in ports
Bali: Mounting opposition to mass tourism project
The construction of islets –looking similar to Dubai Palm Islands real estate development- woud damage Bali’s coastline This one of the … [Read more...] about Bali: Mounting opposition to mass tourism project
Galápagos: a new shark sanctuary
32% of the waters around Galápagos will now be protected from fishing and other extractive industries The announcement of the new reserve, … [Read more...] about Galápagos: a new shark sanctuary
France: Fishing with bottom trawling remains allowed
At second reading of the French bill on biodiversity, the French National Assembly rejected Thursday the deepsea trawling ban denounced by … [Read more...] about France: Fishing with bottom trawling remains allowed